Nature Trails near St. Catharines, Ontario


Welcome to St. Catharines!

St. Catharines is part of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, bordered by the City of Hamilton to the west and the United States to the east. The total area of the Niagara Region is 1,851 square kilometres (715 square miles). St. Catharines occupies 95 square kilometres (37 square miles) of this area.
St. Catharines is the largest municipality in the region, with one third of the Region's population. As the dominant urban centre in Niagara, St. Catharines offers a highly skilled labour force and diverse economy with tremendous opportunities.

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ROCKWAY CONSERVATION AREA

  Rockway Conservation Area is part of the Niagara Escarpment and offers history and beauty in a remote setting. Hike the trail into the Fifteen Mile Creek valley amongst the majestic mature Basswood, Sugar Maple, Black Walnut and Sycamore trees. View two...

ROCKWAY FALLS SIDE TRAIL LOOP – BRUCE TRAIL

Leaving your car parked in the Rockway Community Centre parking lot proceed to your right along the white blazed main Bruce Trail for .3 km where you will reach the start of the Rockway Falls Side Trail. Turn left and follow the blue blazed trail. The trail crosses...

SHORT HILLS PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS

There are trails and three parking lots but no other visitor facilities. Hiking, horseback riding, fishing and mountain biking are popular activities in the park. There are trails restricted to hiking only. Please also check out the Friends of Short Hills Park...

ST. JOHNS CONSERVATION AREA

Nestled within the Niagara Escarpment and Twelve Mile Creek valley, this natural area provides a tranquil setting for wildlife and visitors. Renown as a hot spot for seasonal trout fishing, this site is also known for birdwatching and nature education. The Tulip Tree,...

WOODEND CONSERVATION AREA

With sweeping vistas of Lake Ontario and the escarpment slopes below, Woodend is considered to have been an observation point during the War of 1812 for both armies. Woodend’s location was at the center of the action, with the Queenston Heights battle 6 miles east,...